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Ref. #82A3B7 · 1677

Colonial Blue

34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Colonial Blue 1677 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #82A3B7, LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Blue Eyes from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Colonial Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#82A3B7
RGB130, 163, 183
LRV34.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Colonial Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Colonial Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreColonial Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBaby Blue Eyes

Baby Blue Eyes

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Summerhouse Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Thunder Bay

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Americana

PPG

Nearly identical

Silver Skate

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Blue Cascade

Behr

Very similar

Seabrook

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Winding River

Kilz

Very similar

Breath-Taking View

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Colonial Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Colonial Blue

#82A3B7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858AAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Colonial Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Hawaiian Sky

Complement

Sturdy Bronze

Colonial Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Colonial Blue.

Denim Wash

Benjamin Moore · 838

#86A1B7

Denim

Benjamin Moore · CC-770

#86A1B7

Cable Knit Sweater

Benjamin Moore · CSP-650

#84A1AE

Labrador Blue

Benjamin Moore · 1670

#809EAD

Labrador

Benjamin Moore · CC-740

#809EAD

Franklin Lakes

Benjamin Moore · 1643

#85A1AC

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Sailor's Coat

PPG · 1153-7

#334B58

Ocean Front

Behr · P490-1

#BFFEF5

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

Colonial Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Colonial Blue have?
Colonial Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colonial Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colonial Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Blue are Baby Blue Eyes by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Summerhouse Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Thunder Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Colonial Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Colonial Blue?
Colonial Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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